Lesson 2 of 84 · Printmaking
⭐ 30 XPStyrofoam Plate Print
Draw into a styrofoam plate to create a printing plate.
🎯 Your mission
Make something only you would make.
⚡ The twist
Don't fix mistakes. Build with them.
Mind = Blown
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Practice relief printing in this art lesson: styrofoam plate print.
What You'll Learn
Draw into a styrofoam plate to create a printing plate. The lines you draw will stay white while the raised areas pick up ink.
Techniques You'll Practice
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Guide
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Stretch Challenge
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Styrofoam Plate Print
Make something only you would make.
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